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Ninety-Nine for a Moment
In this tight experimental form--between prose and poetry--I recall everyday moments related to mortality and life decisions. I may come back and noodle on this piece more, but putting this start forward for now.
Janet Tilstra
May 82 min read
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Good night US
In this piece, I follow the structure of Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon children’s book to explore elements of change in the US.
Janet Tilstra
Mar 201 min read
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Picking up hearing aids (or s#*t happens)
This short piece is a reflection from a difficult day of caregiving which ended with a tiny act of generosity from a stranger.
Janet Tilstra
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Everyone's a little bit biased. SLPs too.
SLPs! Here's a 5/24 review I wrote for TISLP. Check it out to understand implicit bias & to amplify stuttered voices in teacher training.
Janet Tilstra
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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